Is Chitosan PCA vegetarian?

Chitosan PCA is the pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid salt of chitosan, a polysaccharide typically derived from the shells of crustaceans, though non-animal sources such as fungal fermentation also exist.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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